Head of Projects

We are looking for a **Head of Projects** to join the **Projects Team**at Thermatic Technical FM.

The purpose of this role is to lead, inspire, and manage the Project Division of Thermatic Technical FM in order to deliver safe, quality projects for a national client base.

As Head of Projects you are responsible for the delivery of M&E and building services projects for the multiple sectors including retail, healthcare, health and fitness, and construction. You will lead a team of Project Managers, designers, coordinators, and engineers, and be responsible for the continual improvement of the division. Previous leadership experience as a Senior Project Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or Head of Projects would be crucial to fulfill this role.

Thermatic Technical FM provide complete nationwide coverage, across the full spectrum of Hard FM services to large, commercial clients. Our team of mobile engineers are supported by the account teams at Head Office to provide both reactive breakdown and planned maintenance services to our clients.

**The Benefits**:

- 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) + a day off on your Birthday
- Auto-enrolment Pension
- Extensive Healthcare & Wellbeing provisions including:

- Private Medical Insurance (no excess)
- Dental & Optical cash back scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to virtual GP support
- Health discounts
- Access to annual health screening
- Enhanced Family Leave policies
- Free parking
- Company events
- Gym facilities onsite
- Referral bonus
- Employee of the Month awards
- Long Service Awards

**Hours & Location of Work**:40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Based in our Head Office in Salford, Manchester.

**Skills, Experience & Qualifications**:

- Experience and in-depth knowledge of commercial contracts including JCT Minor works with and without design, NEC Level 3.
- Understanding of the RIBA design stages
- Minimum 5 years experience in the FM or Building Services industry working within SME businesses
- A minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Familiar with CDM 2015 regulations
- APM-PMQ - Prince 2 Practitioner
- ILM Level 4
- JCT Minor Works or NEC Level 3 Building Contract experience
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Risk Assessors Course
- Proficient in excel, MS office, PowerPoint, and computer literate to initiate new technological and automation advances

**Responsibilities include**:

- Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver client Capital Projects to time, cost and quality targets and standards.
- Ensure delivery targets and standards are achieved by actively engaging with the customer to understand and deliver their key objectives.
- Escalation point for critical project risks, issues, and scope changes, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with company objectives.
- Lead the business through technical innovations towards NET Zero and decarbonisation of the built environment.
- Manage commercial and business risk to achieve targets
- Refine and enhance project management processes, frameworks, and methodologies to meet the evolving needs of the business
- Play a key role in business development activity for the division

**Our People**

We’re a business built on people and it’s the people that make us different from other companies. If you believe your skills and experience can bring value to this role then we'd love to hear from you.

We’re a diverse group and encourage our people to be independent thinkers and collaborative doers to create a supportive culture full of passion.

We provide opportunities for growth and development across our organisation through apprenticeships, professional qualifications, management training, and on the job learning. As a business that is continually growing, we’re looking to attract the best talent in the industry to grow our workforce and join our combined efforts towards our goals.

Thermatic Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and takes is responsibilities relating to Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion seriously. For further information, you can request a copy of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy.

**Guaranteed Interview Commitment** - We have made a commitment to improve employment opportunities for ex-military personnel. Therefore, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the commitment and the essential job role criteria.